I got a new stereo head for my 1999 Ford Contour Sport on my birthday. Since it‘s been installed, I can only get any kind of electrical power when I turn my lights on and the dimmer knob is up all the way. My lights inside don‘t turn on unless my headlights are on and neither does my sound system. I also cannot use my remote lock on my keys unless my headlights are on. I figure it‘s a wiring problem that may have something to do with the stereo head. Any ideas or suggestions as to how to fix it?
Sounds like the stereo was wired incorrectly. I'm not an expert in auto wiring but I have installed my own stereo before and know that they are supposed to be wired a certain way so the power isn't on when the ignition is off etc. I'm not sure why your lights are affecting everything. The only think I can think is whoever wired it up used the wrong wires.
if you had it installed a t aplace of business then take it back and have them correct their mistake. if you did the work you need to go back over what you've done and make the needed repairs and amke sure you don't use any extra wires. the engineers have designed it so that you just can't swap a stereo out any more. it's been a while, but i have heard of a manufacturer running the power to the computer through the stereo unit, how brilliant is that?
